🌱 Madison Poll Worker Pay Increase + State's Largest Starbucks Plan

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Amy Young, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In today's briefing, we have these stories and more...

• Madison County poll worker pay increase
• Breeze Airways announces new routes
• Alabama's largest Starbucks is headed to Huntsville

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Madison County has decided to increase the pay for poll workers in future elections in an effort to attract more workers. It is likely that the midterm election coming up Nov. 8 will be the last election where poll workers will be paid $150 and inspectors will get $200. When the increase goes into effect, poll workers will receive $200 and inspectors will be paid $250. (WHNT News 19)
2. Tickets are on sale now for the Wine Down Huntsville event set for Oct. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. The event’s proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tennessee Valley. (WHNT News 19)
3. Breeze Airways has announced new routes to and from the Rocket City. Now, you’ll be able to fly Breeze to get to Orlando and Charleston. Flights to Orlando will be nonstop, while flights to Charleston will detour in Orlando but you will not have to change planes during the layover. (AL.com)
4. The state’s largest Starbucks is coming to Huntsville! It will be housed at the new Autograph Collection by Marriott on Monroe. The hotel itself is expected to be finished by the end of next year or the beginning of 2024. The proposed Starbucks will have indoor and outdoor seating. (AL.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Volleyball Super-Regional Tournament at VBC (All Day)
• Impact Aid Kickoff - Huntsville City (9:30 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting: PBR Lockhart Huntsville (11:00 AM)
• Huntsville HS vs Jemison HS - Bowling (3:30 PM)
• Last Chance Cross Country Meet @ Scottsboro HS (4:00 PM)
• Youth Sports Conditioning Program - YMCA of Metropolitan Huntsville AL (4:30 PM)
• Senior Skate Night - Lee High School (5:00 PM)
• NALCOM Meeting - Madison Chamber of Commerce (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Volunteers are needed for veteran flag placements on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Maple Hill Cemetery. You can contact Michael Gronkowski at (570)417-7811 or michael.gronkowski@yahoo.com if you’re able to help. (Details)
• Have you seen some of the less adoptable dogs at HAS? Check out these cuties! (Details)
• Cummings Research Park is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a Family Fun Day Saturday from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Lake 4! (Details)
• Huntsville Fire and Rescue is currently accepting applications for a Public Safety Dispatcher. (Details)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Amy Young

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Huntsville Daily? Contact me at huntsville@patch.com